Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Feb 15, 2022 ()
Location:
Heather CanyonAvalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
2Aspect:
EStart Zone Elev:
7400ftSize:
D2 / R2Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
AA-ArtilleryBed Surface:
S-New SnowDepth:
0.5ft (max: 1.5ft)Width:
100ftVertical Fall:
800ftComments:
Two large explosive-triggered avalanches in Heather Canyon (E aspect, 7400ft). The avalanches failed within new and wind drifted snow and at the new/old snow interface with variable crown depths of 6-18in.
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